Dyrectory | Technical Assistant – Research Station

Upper Murray Seeds is an independent family-owned R&D focused Agribusiness established in 1993 that distributes seed both nationally and internationally and employs over 30 full-time employees across the group. We require an energetic person with a can-do attitude to join our team in the full-time position of Technical Assistant to be located at the Upper Murray Seeds Research Station in Cressy Tasmania.
Features Exact Job Title: Technical Assistant – Research Station
Date Posted: 03/16/2021
Valid Through: 05/01/2021
Employment Type: Contract
Base Salary: $150,000.00
Hiring Organization: Employer Overview
Employer Overview: Duties include:
- Collection of data from our trial sites with a high level of care and attention to detail.
- Undertaking practical activities associated with growing seedlings, planting and harvest of our nursery and plant breeding site.
- Hands-on role in the care, maintenance, and irrigation of trial sites.
- Working in the field under often challenging weather conditions and undertaking manual handling and lifting >10kg.
- Hands-on role in cutting and measuring pasture dry matter trials.
- Assist in the establishment and maintenance of glasshouse seed multiplication.
- Practically assist the plant breeding team to ensure the success of breeding and trial programs.
Education Requirements:
- The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and demonstrate an aptitude for farming and hands-on research.
- Planning, organisation, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential to this role.
- Knowledge of seed, fertiliser, and crop protection products would be an advantage.
- Enthusiasm and a can-do attitude rates highly in our selection process.
- A current unrestricted driver's licence and Australian citizenship are essential.
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